The Band CAMINO at KEMBA Live!, Columbus, OH
Article written by and photos by Abigail Scoggin
Memphis-native pop-rock band The Band CAMINO has always tugged on my heartstrings. I discovered their music back in 2018 while I was still in high school in Memphis, and it immediately stuck with me. Knowing they were a local band made every song feel more meaningful, like it came from somewhere familiar. Now, in 2025, nearly a decade into their journey as a band, I got to catch them live again.
The Band CAMINO was preceded by sets from Ethan Tasch and Almost Monday, each bringing their own unique indie sound. Ethan Tasch’s set felt chill and smooth, while Almost Monday took over with nonstop movement and an almost chaotic, high-energy stage presence.
The entire night, it was clear that this tour was highly anticipated by the fans in the crowd. From personalized hats and signs to fan projects, the crowd showed up with a level of love and intention that felt impossible to ignore. There were many CAMINO classics like “Hush Hush,” “Heaven,” and my personal favorite, “Berenstein.”
Alongside those fan-favorites, the band leaned into the theme of their NeverAlways Tour, based on their most recent album release, NeverAlways. The new record’s sound translated effortlessly to the stage, and I was left wanting to hear more of their songs from the album. They made this tour feel especially memorable with a full-crowd sing-along to “12:34” and a stunning performance of their unreleased song, “Afterthought.” The Band CAMINO never fails to build these kinds of special moments into each of their tours, and I was especially excited to see what they’d bring to this one.
Overall, I’m stoked that I was able to catch them in concert a couple of times on this tour. They’re closing out the U.S. leg of the NeverAlways Tour at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN, this Friday, with even more dates lined up across Europe, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. You can find tickets here. Their unreleased song, “Afterthought,” will also be available on all streaming platforms on December 3rd. The NeverAlways Tour is a tour that captures everything fans love about The Band CAMINO, and I can’t wait to see where their music takes them next.
